Today I attended a WVRC meeting and heard Jamie Feld's presentation about her year about in Cordoba, Argentina. It seems like she had a great support system in Cordoba and she participated in many activities with Rotaract Clubs and various NGOs. Currently she is working at the CDC and has a 2-year fellowship; after, she will pursue a 2-year EurPubMed fellowship in Spain and France. It seems like she really made the most of her study year by being actively engaged in her community, as well as gaining experience that will further her career in public health.
Also I sent out emails to the presidents of Rotary Clubs in:
Culver City
Manhattan Beach
Wilshire
Westchester
Santa Monica
Hopefully, I'll attend their meetings next year with my counselor, Gordon. Part of my pre-departure year requirements involve making brief presentations about myself to clubs in District 5280. This gives me the opportunity to refine my public speaking skills and get to know more clubs in the District, while allowing various clubs to hear from the individuals who are benefiting from their support and donations!
